Ford F-150 / 2014
2014 Ford F-150 problems
Owners have filed 1,926 complaints about the 2014 Ford F-150 with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 21.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of service brakes at 14.9%.
Complaints1,926
Crashes56
Fires27
Injuries57
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Power train 21.8% · 419
Service brakes 14.9% · 287
Engine 9.2% · 177
Electrical system 8.4% · 161
Steering 8.2% · 157
Unknown or other 7.5% · 145
Visibility/wiper 6.1% · 117
Vehicle speed control 5.2% · 100
Severity
Of those complaints, 56 describe a crash, 27 describe a fire, 57 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 35 model years of the Ford F-150 in this data, 2014 sits 9th by complaint volume. 2013 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 522 in the last three years against 416 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 65,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Transmission suddenly downshifts while driving 55+ mph down the highway. I have noticed it downshifting from 6th all the way down to 3rd causing excessive rpms. I took it to dealership who said it was "bad gas" that had fouled the plugs. Charged me over $300 and it's not a bit better. Seemingly it occurs most often when I let off of the accelerator (I.E. Going around a curve or topping a hill) but it is very random. Power train · reported at 27,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 207,600. Power train · reported at 207,600 miles
There is a serious issue with what Ford is doing to fix a known problem with their transmissions shifting into 1st gear while at highway speed. This happened to me after they put in their software "Patch" that was their idea of how to fix the problem. I have up loaded a detailed explanation of what happened to me with Ford and their safety recall. I also have any bills and cost to me to fix Ford's safety recall. Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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